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Schools to remain open till end December

By Rathindra Kuruwita Minister of Education, Susil Premajayantha said that plans were undersay to keep schools open until 22 or 23 December 2022.The minister said that he had spoken to all stakeholders in the education sector and everyone had agreed the need to keep schools open. “We have to cover the 2022 syllabus. We have […]

Opposition MP appalled by the use of time in parliament

Of the approximate 11 hours parliamentarians spent in the House of Assembly last Thursday,March 24 more than half the time was taken up by congratulatory remarks before a break could be given an act that at least one opposition MP described as “unconscionable, unreasonable and poor political hygiene”.  Last Thursday’s parliamentary session began at 10:00 a.m with the usual prayer, which was followed by Obituaries and then Congratulatory remarks.  …

Over 661 non-attendance for CSEC subjects were recorded in exams last year – King – Searchlight

This country’s education minister, Curtis King says just over 661 non-attendance for CSEC subjects were recorded in the July/September examinations last year. And of this amount, 284 were recorded by private candidates.  “Over the past three years, especially in the January sittings, there has been a constant recurring theme of absenteeism by candidates throughout the Caribbean,” King said during the Questions for Oral Answers segment of the March 24 meeting …

Parliament to convene on 21st and 22nd next week

Health Ministry's winding-up the expected focus in Parliament on Wednesday (Sept 23)